Section 1012.26, Florida Statutes, provides in relevant part "The district school board shall provide for reimbursement of reasonable expenses for legal services for officers and employees of school boards who are charged with civil or criminal actions arising out of and in the course of the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities upon successful defense by the employee or officer." (emphasis added)  As a jury found Ms. O'Neill not guilty of the criminal offenses of which she was charged, and as those offenses arose directly out of her duties as a teacher, Florida law requires reimbursement of reasonable legal expenses.  Board counsel has reviewed the bills presented by Ms. O'Neill and believes they are reasonable for the work performed.